Shipping from China to Brazil
Shipping from China to Brazil runs mainly through Santos (São Paulo's port) and Itajaí in the south. Sea LCL takes about 38–55 days at $90–135 per CBM — Brazil is a long, relatively expensive lane; 20ft containers start around $2,500–4,200. Air freight runs 5–10 days at $5.00–9.00 per kg.
Brazil stacks import taxes like nowhere else: import duty (II) 10–35%, IPI, PIS/COFINS, and state ICMS of 17–25% — the effective tax burden on consumer goods often exceeds 60% of the declared value. DDP shipping from China to Brazil means we handle the full stack, the RADAR-licensed clearing, and door delivery — with every tax as a listed line, not a surprise.
Sea freight from China to Brazil
| Route | Transit | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Santos (São Paulo) | 38–50 days | 20ft from ~$2,500 · 40HQ from ~$3,800 |
| Shenzhen/Guangzhou → Itajaí / Navegantes (south) | 40–55 days | 20ft from ~$2,600 |
| LCL (any origin → Brazilian hubs) | 38–55 days | $90–135 per CBM |
Reference ranges checked September 2026 — live rates change weekly; ask for today’s price. LCL figures are ocean base — destination CFS adds $30–60/CBM on most lanes (listed in every quote we send).
Air freight from China to Brazil
Air freight to Brazil takes 5–10 days at roughly $5.00–9.00 per chargeable kg into São Paulo (GRU) — and it doesn't skip the tax stack, only the sail time.
DDP door-to-door to Brazil
One all-in price covering pickup in China, freight, customs clearance, duties and final delivery — properly declared, no creative customs.
- Step 1 · Pickup in China
We collect from your supplier, inspect, and consolidate at our Ningbo warehouse.
- Step 2 · Export & freight
Export declaration, loading, and the route you chose — documents shared at every step.
- Step 3 · Customs clearance
Our destination partner clears the shipment and pays duties properly — correct values, real declarations.
- Step 4 · Final delivery
To your door, warehouse, or FBA center — with tracking that works the whole way.
DDP reference: sea ≈ $6–9/kg · air ≈ $9–11/kg
Customs in Brazil — what to know
Brazil stacks taxes: import duty (II, ~10–35%) + IPI + PIS/COFINS + state ICMS (17–25%) — effective landed tax often exceeds 60%. Importer needs RADAR customs license. Ports: Santos (main), Itajaí/Navegantes (south). We quote with every tax line itemized.
FAQ — China to Brazil
+Why are Brazil's import taxes so high?
Four taxes stack on most consumer imports: II (import duty), IPI (federal excise), PIS/COFINS (social contributions) and ICMS (state VAT, 17–25%). The combined rate on consumer goods commonly lands at 60–100% of the CIF value. We calculate the exact stack for your HS code before you order — no guesswork.
+What is RADAR and do I need it?
RADAR is Brazil's customs license for importers — without it, nothing clears. Our Brazilian DDP partner clears under their license, so small importers and e-commerce sellers can receive goods without their own RADAR.
+Is DDP to Brazil actually safe for my margins?
It's safe when the quote lists every tax line. It's dangerous when it doesn't — which is why our Brazil quotes show II, IPI, PIS/COFINS and ICMS as separate rows before you commit.